The Journal

Planning from afar is more possible than ever before. As you start searching for the perfect planning partner, we urge you to look beyond your backyard. The best talent isn’t always local! Believe it or not, the same applies to couples planning a destination wedding, even in notoriously chic locales like Cabo and France.

The City of Light is a coveted spot for a destination wedding, from the iconic sights to the world-class cuisine. It is no wonder couples flock there to tie the knot! However, before you can find your perfect wedding venue in Paris, it helps to know more about the logistics of planning a wedding in […]

Fabulous wedding destinations can be found across the globe, but none is more underrated than Mexico City. This cultural hub promises ample activities, beautiful sights, and culinary indulgences—all a quick flight from any major U.S. city. As destination wedding planners who embrace the authentic experience of every place we go, we’ve fallen hard for this […]

What could be more romantic than saying “I do” in the pastoral paradise of the French countryside? Our blog is the place to be for those seeking the perfect French chateau for your destination wedding. As a pair of wedding planners who have worked stateside and worldwide and share 30+ years of experience, we are […]

The wedding planning process is notoriously overwhelming. From hiring a laundry list of vendors to identifying a design direction, it’s no surprise that many couples want to throw in the towel before getting started. But it doesn’t have to be that way! At Julian Leaver Events, we believe in an intentional approach to planning that […]

We’ve planned destination weddings in spectacular locations all around the globe, from Italy to the Virgin Islands. But if we’re being honest, we have a soft spot for SoCal here in the States!  There are so many reasons that Los Angeles makes the perfect wedding destination, from temperate weather to ease of travel. You fly […]

It’s no secret that everything costs more these days. From flowers to photography equipment to rentals, wedding business owners’ expenses have never been higher. If you’re an engaged couple researching venues and vendors, you already know what that means: the cost of planning a wedding is up. As your trusted guides to and through the […]